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About

Perry Common is a residential ward situated in the north of Birmingham. It is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats. The area is served by several local shopping parades providing everyday essentials. Its landscape is characterised by numerous green spaces, including playing fields and smaller recreational grounds woven through the neighbourhoods.

A central feature is the large Perry Hall Park, which offers extensive sports facilities, a playground, and wooded areas. The ward is bordered by the Queslett Nature Reserve, providing walking paths around a reservoir. Perry Common is a settled community with strong local ties, evidenced by active community centres and associations focused on the area's upkeep and social activities.

Area overview

On average Perry Common has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Common is £43,251 per year. There are 7 schools in Perry Common: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Perry Common is home to around 12,045 people, with a population density of about 5,587.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Common Population
12,045
Population density
5,587.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.77(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.53(+99%)
Vehicle crime
11.96(+84%)
Public order
9.88(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,557
54.44%
Caribbean
788
6.54%
Pakistani
725
6.02%
African
689
5.72%
Other White
673
5.59%
Total population: 12,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,566
27.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,362
25.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,035
11.1%
Total 16+ residents: 9,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,405
28.48%
Owns outright
1,147
23.25%
Social rents from council
1,054
21.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
650
13.17%
Other social rented
507
10.28%
Total households: 4,934

Property prices in Perry Common

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£272,500£3,496
Flats4£119,000£2,358
Semi-Detached38£226,750£2,954
Terraced30£201,500£2,685

10 years median price trend in Perry Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

All postcodes in Perry Common

B235HY

Royal Grove

B237AB

Perry Common Road

B235BW

Witton Lodge Road

B235HQ

Glendon Road

B235EJ

Cossington Road

B235JG

Wendover Road

B235GU

Gloriosa Gardens

B235EH

Lydget Grove

B235XU

Farndon Way

B735AA

Chester Road

B235NN

Regan Crescent

B235LF

Hawthorn Brook Way

B235AA

Witton Lodge Road

B235FR

Kittiwake Drive

B440AT

College Road

B235BG

Dovedale Road

B235LW

Abbeyfield Road

B235YE

College Farm Drive

B235LP

Dunslade Road

B235NG

Tedbury Crescent

B235EL

Cossington Road

B235AQ

Bluebell Croft

B235GG

Wendover Road

B235YQ

Butlers Close

B235DP

Turfpits Lane

B235BA

Capilano Road

B235JN

Streetly Road

B235JD

Witton Lodge Road

B235DU

Lawnsfield Grove

B236LD

Short Heath Road

B235DG

Maxted Road

B235HU

Buxton Road

B235XL

Old Beeches

B235NJ

Newnham Grove

B235AJ

Hastings Road

B235JW

The Briars

B440AU

Wardour Grove

B235EA

Turfpits Lane

B235YB

St Marys View

B235XF

Cheadle Drive

B235DN

Ash Way

B235GD

Nightingale Close

B235YX

Wareing Drive

B235EF

Sheddington Road

B235HX

Abingdon Road

B235XN

The Hurstway

B235EZ

Chipstead Road

B235AF

Broomhill Road

B235AW

Flamingo Gardens

B440AZ

Wooton Grove

B440AX

Watney Grove

B235AD

Weycroft Road

B235ET

Cossington Road

B235GZ

Redstar Road

B235AE

Broomhill Road

B237AE

Perry Common Road

B235XR

Shepherds Way

B235ED

Sheddington Road

B235JP

Streetly Road

B235EY

Chipstead Road

B235JL

Streetly Road

B235EE

Sheddington Road

B235LL

Abbeyfield Road

B235EX

Chipstead Road

B235HJ

Firecrest Close

B235YU

Potter Close

B235HE

Shearwater Walk

B235DF

Hales Gardens

B235AG

Broomhill Road

B235AL

Guillimot Grove

B235FN

Foxglove Way

B235BQ

Dovedale Road

B235GX

Tulip Close

B235DD

Dovedale Road

B235HR

Abingdon Road

B235YF

Pugin Gardens

B235HH

Ilford Road

B235HB

Chipstead Road

B235LR

Dunslade Road

B440AR

College Road

B235XJ

Priors Way

B235NT

Tedbury Crescent

B235HL

Nightjar Grove

B235GT

Jasmine Walk

B235HW

Linnet Grove

B440HD

College Road

B235AN

Jackdaw Road

B235YG

Wiseman Grove

B235FJ

Lavender Gardens

B235BL

Dovedale Road

B235DY

Medwin Grove

B235GY

Golden Eagle Gardens

B235BY

Hurstwood Road

B235DE

Chalford Road

B236LG

Short Heath Road

B235ES

Flackwell Road

B235GA

Buxton Road

B235EN

Flackwell Road

B235NY

Hayland Road

B237AS

Perry Common Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.